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TRANSCRIPT
Gospel - John 6:60-69
Lord, whom shall we go to? You have the words of everlasting life.
After hearing his doctrine many of the followers of Jesus said, 'This is intolerable language. How could anyone accept it?' Jesus was aware that his followers were complaining about it and said, 'Does this upset you? What if you should see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before? 'It is the spirit that gives life, the flesh has nothing to offer. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.
'But there are some of you who do not believe.' For Jesus knew from the outset those who did not believe, and who it was that would betray him. He went on, 'This is why I told you that no one could come to me unless the Father allows him.' After this, many of his disciples left him and stopped going with him.
Then Jesus said to the Twelve, 'What about you, do you want to go away too?' Simon Peter answered, 'Lord, who shall we go to? You have the message of eternal life, and we believe; we know that you are the Holy One of God.'.
The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B - 22 August 2021
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH
60 Davey Street, Frankston 3199
Please Pray for
OUR SICK - Nancy Johnson, Mike Johnson, Rita
Ede, Esther Oche, Connie Cadby, George Annoys.
RECENTLY DECEASED - Bernadette Munro, James Bergin, Ken Boyle, Marie Rundle, Helen Longley, Doris Patel, Julie Ward.
REMEMBRANCE - Esther Oche, Colm Sands, Graeme Simpson, Breda O’Donovan, Felisa Neri,
Anthony Victoria, Peter and Rosa Kamali.
SPECIAL INTENTIONS - Marie O’Donovan, Kevin Donoghe, Eddie Beech.
Syro Malabar
Regular services : Every Thursday night - 6pm Mass at SFX
First Sunday of month - 5pm Mass at SJE
ST. JOHN the EVANGELIST PARISH
20 Coral Street, Frankston East 3199
Parish Priest: Fr Chinua Okeke CSSp [email protected]
Assistant Priest: Fr Jude Agorchukwu CSSp [email protected] Deacon: Rev Kevin Pattison [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 9783 3484 Web: www.frankstoncatholic.com.au Office Hours : 9.00am - 4.00pm Mon-Fri Secretaries: Christina & Hani
This Sunday’s Readings 1st Reading Jos 24:1-2,15-18 2nd Reading Eph 5:21-32 Gospel John 6:60-69
Next Sunday’s Readings 1st Reading Deut 4:1-2,6-8 2nd Reading James1:17-18,21-22,27 Gospel Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
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St. Francis Xavier’s Programme
Sunday Masses Vigil Mass: 6.00pm Saturday Evening Sunday: 8.30am, 10.30am, 5.30pm Weekday Masses Tuesday - Saturday 9.15 am; 1st + 3rd Mondays of the month Liturgy of Word and Communion Service Monday 9.15am; 2nd, 4th + 5th Mondays of the month Exposition of Blessed Sacrament and Adoration Wednesday before 9.15am Mass, Friday after 9.15 Mass 1st Friday of month until 10.00pm Reconciliation Saturday 10am & 5.30pm Anointing of the Sick Mass 1st Thursday of month 9.15am Rosary Tuesdays before 9.15am Mass and Saturdays after 9.15am Mass
St. John’s Programme
Sunday Masses Vigil Mass: 7.00pm Saturday Evening Sunday: 8.30am, 10.00am Weekday Masses Tuesday - Saturday 9.00 am Liturgy of Word and Communion Service Monday 9.00am Exposition of Blessed Sacrament and Adoration Wednesday before 9.00am Mass , Friday after 9.00am Mass 1st Friday of month until 12noon Reconciliation Saturday 9.30am & 6.15pm Anointing of the Sick Mass 1st Thursday of month 9.00am Rosary Before weekday Mass, (except Wednesday) Saturday at 9.30am
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Saturday, 21st August - Friday, 3rd September
Weekday Masses
Saturday, 21st August - 9.15am Monday, 23rd August - 9.15am Tuesday, 24th August -9.15am Wednesday, 25th August - 9.15am Thursday, 26th August - 9.15am Friday, 27th August - 9.15am Saturday, 28st August - 9.15am
Monday, 30th August - 9.15am Tuesday, 31st August -9.15am Wednesday, 1st September - 9.15am Thursday, 2nd September - 9.15am Friday, 3rd September - 9.15am
Sunday Masses
Sunday Vigil, Saturday 21st August - 6.00pm [evening]. Sunday, 22nd August - 10.30am.
Homily for 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, year B Jesus was a highly talented teacher. He knew what he was saying in today’s gospel, he got everyone’s attention, and left a message that has challenged Christians
ever since.
Today we conclude the discussion of Jesus as the Bread of Life. Remember he was speaking to fellow Jews, people he shared his faith tradition with. His words would be a challenge to all who were listening to Him, including his disciples. In a literal sense his call to eat his flesh and drink his blood as a way to life would have been offensive for anyone.
“This is intolerable language. How could anyone accept it? “We heard in the gospel. If we had been there, we would surely have had problems also. Perhaps we have heard the words so many times, we gloss over them. As a retired secondary school RE teacher, teenage students have challenged me with a literal understanding of the words. On face value it is ‘intolerable language’.
Jesus is fully aware of their difficulty. “Does this shake your trust in me?” he asks them. In the words of the Gospel Jesus reflects that if they have problems with these words, how will they react when he rises from the dead and ascends to his Father? This is an indication that the acceptance of the resurrection was a choice and very much a matter of faith. Forget the beautiful art masterpieces of the Ascension. They reflect the creativity of the artists. No one literally saw Jesus rise from the dead or ascend to the Father. It is a matter of faith conviction that it had taken place.
Jesus then points out where the problem really lies. “It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words I spoke to you are spirit and they are life.” The disciples are hearing Jesus’ words only in the “flesh” and not with the penetrating eyes of the Spirit. To understand the real meaning of Jesus’ words comes from the gift, the grace of faith. Faith is a gift open to all but it is a gift to which one needs to be open to receive. We have a choice. Remember we hear those words through the eyes of faith, we are believers who worship each Sunday, we are post resurrection people, sharing in the Eucharist and receiving the post resurrection Christ in the host.
Knowing some disciples would choose to leave Him, Jesus then turns to the Twelve, “What about you? Do you want to go away too?” He acknowledges that the Apostles also have a choice. Peter, as leader, made his choice with a profound act of trust and commitment: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the message of eternal life and we believe; we know that You are the Holy One of God.” In other words, they chose Jesus, they acknowledge Him as the Messiah, God’s chosen Messenger who is uniquely united with him.
“Believe” and “know” are in the perfect tense in the original Greek, meaning “We have come to know and have come to believe and continue to do so…” It indicates not just a momentary action but an ongoing position.
If we reflect more deeply on it, we know that Peter is right. There is really no viable alternative to the Way of Jesus, even when things happen which are difficult to understand or accept. Remember: the Way of Jesus is not just adherence to a religious group, the Way he proposes is the way for every human being to live. To assimilate Jesus into one’s life is not just to become a good Christian but a good person, a good citizen. Some have left the Church in recent years, tragically missed the truth that Jesus is the WAY.
James Keenan in his book, ‘Virtues of Ordinary Christians’, says that fidelity is the bottom line of the Christian Life. “Each person”, he says, “has two major moral goals in life: to be just and to be faithful.” In other words, faithful to the WAY. Being faithful to his Father, and to us, sums up what Jesus did for us and what he calls forth from the disciples in today’s Gospel.
The Gospel today reminds us that fidelity is at the heart of the moral life. Jesus was faithful to his Father, (and to us) and it is exactly what he calls forth from the disciples in the Gospel. We too are called to be faithful to our belief in the Body and Blood of Jesus. It is that faith that leads us to a moral life, to be followers of the WAY.
Let us ask for the faith and strength to stay with Him and experience the life that only he can give. Above all, help us to see our world with the eyes of Jesus, and to help others to do the same. 814. Rev Kevin J Pattison
'Pondering Grief'
(Reflection event via ZOOM) on Sat, 4 Sept, 10am-3.30pm (AEST).
Guided by Linda Espie (qualified Counsellor/Educator). This event is an opportunity to reflect on and honour our inner life of change and transition. With creativity, space and gentle guiding support, this workshop will offer a sacred place for the breadth of human experiencing and spirit to guide individual exploration. Limited to 10 participants. Cost $60.
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For more information, contact Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual and Pastoral Formation, Email : [email protected] or call (03) 9890 1101.
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Carmelite Conversation, Looking to the Plenary Council: A Carmelite Response, with Paul Cahill OCarm,
Wednesday September 1st, 10.30am – 12 midday
This session will be based on the themes in his article “Looking to the Plenary Council” written for the JPIC June newsletter. (You can read an article written by Fr Paul at: https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Plenary-Council-article-Paul-Cahill-for-JPIC-June-2021.pdf
ZOOM LINK the PLENARY COUNCIL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87560823450?pwd=ZlZqeVVFMnB6bXBJQldLOTBTbzNKQT09 Meeting ID: 875 6082 3450 Passcode: 276691 Dial by your location +61 2 8015 6011 Australia
The Commitment Mass The Commitment Mass for Confirmation scheduled this Sunday, 22nd August is postponed due to the lockdown.
New date shall be announced once the lockdown is lifted.